Patents by Inventor BARRY TUCKER
BARRY TUCKER has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11865294Abstract: A fluid control valve for use in a fluid delivery system for delivering fluid to a patient includes a valve body defining an internal chamber, a first inlet port for receiving a first inlet tube, a second inlet port for receiving a second inlet tube, an outlet port, and a sliding valve member slidably disposed in the internal chamber. The first inlet tube defines a first inlet lumen axially aligned with the internal chamber. The second inlet tube defines a second inlet lumen axially aligned with the internal chamber. The sliding valve member includes a first sealing end and second sealing end. The sliding valve member is positionable in a first operating state, a second operating state, and a third operating state based on a flow differential between the first inlet lumen and the second inlet lumen.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Michael Spohn, Kevin Cowan, Brian Cain, David Berry, James Fentress, David Orenstein, James Dedig, Barry Tucker
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Patent number: 11826541Abstract: A cap for intake and delivery of a fluid from a syringe is described. The cap includes an outer cap assembly comprising a fluid inlet path and a fluid outlet path and an inner cap assembly configured for insertion into a fluid nozzle of the syringe and to provide selective fluid communication between an interior of a syringe and the fluid inlet path or the fluid outlet path. The outer cap assembly is slidable relative to the inner cap assembly between a first filling position, where the interior of the syringe is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet path, and a second delivery position, where the interior of the syringe is in fluid communication with the fluid outlet path. Syringes including the cap are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Kevin Cowan, Michael Spohn, Barry Tucker, Matthew Walker, James Dedig, James Fentress, Joseph Ranaletta
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Publication number: 20230347043Abstract: A method of maintaining an overall flow rate during a sequential delivery of at least two fluids to a patient’s blood vessel includes delivering at least a first fluid into the patient’s blood vessel at a first flow rate, delivering at least a second fluid into the patient’s blood vessel at a second flow rate, and adjusting at least one of a first flow profile of the first flow rate and a second flow profile of the second flow rate to dampen a transient increase in the overall flow rate during a transition between delivering one of the first fluid and the second fluid to delivering the other of the first fluid and the second fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Michael Spohn, Ralph Schriver, Arthur Uber, III, Ronald Heller, Kevin Cowan, Barry Tucker, Edward Rhinehart, Timothy Newing
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Publication number: 20230302220Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligently delivering fluid to a targeted tissue are described. The systems and methods may include directing a pump to distribute fluid to a targeted tissue and receiving one or more signals from an intracorporeal sensing system, where the one or more signals correspond to one or more sensed feedback parameters at the targeted tissue. The systems and methods may also include determining whether the one or more sensed feedback parameters are within an acceptable range.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Martin Uram, Michael Yanniello, Barry Tucker, David Mishler, Edward Rhinehart, Mark Trocki, Arthur Uber, III, John Brosovich
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Publication number: 20230285666Abstract: A plunger for use with a syringe includes a plunger body defining a central longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a distal end, and a circumferential sidewall connecting the proximal end and the distal end. The plunger further includes at least one retaining member associated with and extending proximally from the plunger body. The at least one retaining member has a first end connected to the plunger body, a second end proximal to the first end and radially and resiliently deflectable relative to the first end, and at least one catch on the second end. A fluid injector system includes a piston having a plunger engagement mechanism configured for interacting with the at least one retaining element of the plunger to releasably engage the plunger for reciprocally driving the plunger within a barrel of the syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: KEVIN COWAN, JAMES DEDIG, SHAHAB TAHERI, ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA, BARRY TUCKER, MICHAEL SWANTNER, CHRISTOPHER CAPONE, JAROSLOW WLODARCZYK, ANDREW OSAN
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Patent number: 11672902Abstract: A method of maintaining an overall flow rate during a sequential delivery of at least two fluids to a patient's blood vessel includes delivering at least a first fluid into the patient's blood vessel at a first flow rate, delivering at least a second fluid into the patient's blood vessel at a second flow rate, and adjusting at least one of a first flow profile of the first flow rate and a second flow profile of the second flow rate to dampen a transient increase in the overall flow rate during a transition between delivering one of the first fluid and the second fluid to delivering the other of the first fluid and the second fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Michael Spohn, Ralph Schriver, Arthur Uber, III, Ronald Heller, Kevin Cowan, Barry Tucker, Edward Rhinehart, Timothy Newing
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Publication number: 20230158229Abstract: An engagement mechanism associated with a reciprocally movable piston of a fluid injector is configured for releasably engaging an engagement portion at a proximal end of a rolling diaphragm syringe having a flexible sidewall configured for rolling upon itself when acted upon by the piston. The engagement mechanism has a plurality of engagement elements reversibly and pivotally movable about a pivot pin relative to the engagement portion of the syringe between a first position, where the plurality of engagement elements are disengaged from the engagement portion of the syringe, and a second position, where the plurality of engagement elements are pivotally movable about the pivot pin in a radially inward direction to engage with the engagement portion of the syringe. The engagement mechanism further has a drive mechanism for moving the plurality of engagement elements between the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Kevin Cowan, Michael Spohn, Barry Tucker, James Dedig, Gregory Johnston, Michael McDermott, David Berry, Adam Steege, Keith Lipford, Chet Larrow, Mariano Mumpwer, Danica Gordon
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Publication number: 20230149263Abstract: A fluid path connector for a medical fluid delivery system, the fluid path connector including a first connector element comprising a body, a first lumen, a first flexible leg, and a second flexible leg, and a second connector element comprising a body defining an undercut, a second lumen, a channel defined in the body, and at least one sealing element positioned within the channel, in which the first flexible leg comprises a first flange and the second flexible leg comprises a second flange, and in which, upon engagement of the first connector element with the second connector element, the first flange and the second flange engage with the undercut of the body of the second connector element to prevent disengagement of the first connector element and the second connector element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: MICHAEL SPOHN, KEVIN COWAN, MICHAEL SWANTNER, IAN MENEGO, JAMES DEDIG, ARTHUR UBER, III, JOHN HAURY, BARRY TUCKER, JOSEPH KENT
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Publication number: 20230149624Abstract: A plunger for use with a syringe has a plunger body with a proximal end, a distal end, and a circumferential sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end along a plunger longitudinal axis. The plunger further has at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member having a first segment attached to the plunger body and a second segment protruding toward the distal end of the plunger body and deflectable relative to the first segment. The plunger further has at least one actuation member associated with the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member. The at least one actuation member interacts with a piston to deflect the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member upon rotation of the plunger relative to the piston. The plunger is engageable with the piston regardless of a rotational orientation of the piston relative to the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: MICHAEL SWANTNER, RICHARD SEMAN, BARRY TUCKER, ARTHUR UBER, III, KEVIN COWAN, JAMES DEDIG, CHRISTOPHER CAPONE, JAROSLAW WLODARCZYK
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Patent number: 11648346Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligently delivering fluid to a targeted tissue are described. The systems and methods may include directing a pump to distribute fluid to a targeted tissue and receiving one or more signals from an intracorporeal sensing system, where the one or more signals correspond to one or more sensed feedback parameters at the targeted tissue. The systems and methods may also include determining whether the one or more sensed feedback parameters are within an acceptable range. If the one or more sensed feedback parameters are not within the acceptable range, the systems and methods may include determining an adjusted velocity for the plunger necessary to adjust the pressure of the fluid in the pump so that the one or more sensed feedback parameters move within the acceptable range and directing the pump to distribute the fluid at the adjusted velocity.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Arthur Uber, III, Michael Yanniello, Barry Tucker, David Mishler, Edward Rhinehart, Mark Trocki, Martin Uram, John Brosovich
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Patent number: 11577022Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending therebetween along a longitudinal axis. At least one engagement member protrudes from a terminal portion of the sidewall in a proximal direction along the longitudinal axis. The at least one engagement member tapers axially in a direction from the distal end toward the proximal end. The at least one engagement member is configured for engagement with a locking mechanism of a fluid injector to releasably lock the syringe with the fluid injector. A taper of the at least one engagement member is configured to rotationally guide the syringe into alignment with the locking mechanism and axially eject the syringe upon rotation of the syringe. The locking mechanism operatively engages the at least one engagement member regardless of an orientation of the syringe about the longitudinal axis relative to the injector.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Kevin Cowan, Barry Tucker, Arthur Uber, III, Edward Rhinehart, James Neill, Glen Williams, Michael Spohn
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Patent number: 11547793Abstract: An engagement mechanism associated with a reciprocally movable piston of a fluid injector is configured for releasably engaging an engagement portion at a proximal end of a rolling diaphragm syringe having a flexible sidewall configured for rolling upon itself when acted upon by the piston. The engagement mechanism has a plurality of engagement elements reversibly and pivotally movable about a pivot pin relative to the engagement portion of the syringe between a first position, where the plurality of engagement elements are disengaged from the engagement portion of the syringe, and a second position, where the plurality of engagement elements are pivotally movable about the pivot pin in a radially inward direction to engage with the engagement portion of the syringe. The engagement mechanism further has a drive mechanism for moving the plurality of engagement elements between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Kevin Cowan, Michael Spohn, Barry Tucker, James Dedig, Gregory Johnston, Michael McDermott, David Berry, Adam Steege, Keith Lipford, Chet Larrow, Mariano Mumpower, Danica Gordon
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Patent number: 11547794Abstract: A plunger for use with a syringe has a plunger body with a proximal end, a distal end, and a circumferential sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end along a plunger longitudinal axis. The plunger further has at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member having a first segment attached to the plunger body and a second segment protruding toward the distal end of the plunger body and deflectable relative to the first segment. The plunger further has at least one actuation member associated with the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member. The at least one actuation member interacts with a piston to deflect the at least one resiliently deflectable retaining member upon rotation of the plunger relative to the piston. The plunger is engageable with the piston regardless of a rotational orientation of the piston relative to the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLCInventors: Michael Swantner, Richard Seman, Barry Tucker, Arthur Uber, III, Kevin Cowan, James Dedig, Christopher Capone, Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk
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Publication number: 20220387703Abstract: A syringe retaining element protruding radially outward relative to an outer surface of a sidewall of a barrel of a syringe is described. The syringe retaining element is configured for interacting with a locking mechanism of a syringe port of a fluid injector to releasably retain the ring. Features of the syringe retaining element allow the syringe to be axially ejected from the syringe port upon rotation of the syringe. Other features of the syringe retaining element allow the syringe to engage the locking mechanism of the syringe port and rotationally guide the syringe into self-orienting alignment with the locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: KEVIN COWAN, ARTHUR UBER, III, MICHAEL SPOHN, BARRY TUCKER, EDWARD RHINEHART
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Publication number: 20220339350Abstract: A pressure jacket configured for connecting to an injector head of a fluid injector has an open distal end, an open proximal end, and a sidewall defining a throughbore extending between the distal end and the proximal end along a longitudinal axis. The throughbore is configured for receiving at least a portion of a syringe. The pressure jacket has at least one syringe retaining element positioned at least partially within the throughbore. The at least one syringe retaining element is configured for engaging at least a portion of the syringe during pressurized delivery of fluid from the syringe to prevent or limit a distal movement of the syringe relative to the pressure jacket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Michael Spohn, Kevin Cowan, Barry Tucker, Michael McDermott
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Patent number: 11419977Abstract: A medical injector including at least one syringe port for engaging at least one syringe and having a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism enables the syringe to self-align with the syringe port for locking engagement upon insertion of the syringe into the syringe port and to axially eject the syringe from the port upon rotational disengagement of the syringe from the port.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Kevin Cowan, Arthur Uber, III, Michael Spohn, Barry Tucker, Edward Rhinehart
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Patent number: 11389585Abstract: A pressure jacket configured for connecting to an injector head of a fluid injector has an open distal end, an open proximal end, and a sidewall defining a throughbore extending between the distal end and the proximal end along a longitudinal axis. The throughbore is configured for receiving at least a portion of a syringe. The pressure jacket has at least one syringe retaining element positioned at least partially within the throughbore. The at least one syringe retaining element is configured for engaging at least a portion of the syringe during pressurized delivery of fluid from the syringe to prevent or limit a distal movement of the syringe relative to the pressure jacket.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Michael Spohn, Kevin Cowan, Barry Tucker, Michael McDermott
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Publication number: 20220032029Abstract: A single-use connector configured to be removably connected to a reusable connector includes a hollow, tubular housing having an open proximal side opposite a distal side along a longitudinal length of the housing and at least one guard member connected to the tubular housing. The at least one guard member is configured to transition between an open position, in which the single-use connector can be connected to the reusable connector, and a closed position in which the guard member prevents the single-use connector from being connected to the reusable connector. Disconnecting the single-use connector from the reusable connector causes the at least one guard member to transition from the open position to the closed position. A single-use disposable set (SUDS) including a single-use connector and at least use guard member for preventing reconnection of the connector to a reusable connector or fluid port is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: CHRISTOPHER LAZZARA, MICHAEL SWANTNER, DANIEL MOORE, III, RONALD HELLER, BARRY TUCKER
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Publication number: 20210361875Abstract: A rolling diaphragm syringe for receiving a medical fluid therein, the rolling diaphragm syringe comprising a sidewall that is flexible and rolls upon itself when acted upon by the piston such that an outer surface of the sidewall is rolled in a radially inward direction as the piston is advanced from the proximal end to the distal end, and wherein at least a portion of an inner surface of the flexible sidewall comprises at least one surface texturization feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Kevin Cowan, Michael Spohn, Michael Swantner, James Mierzwiak, David Berry, Barry Tucker, Arthur Uber, III
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Publication number: 20210316065Abstract: A frame for engaging at least two fluid containers includes: a first engagement member configured to secure at least a portion of one of the at least two fluid containers; a second engagement member configured to secure at least a portion of another one of the at least two fluid containers; and a body structure connected to the first engagement member and the second engagement member. The body structure is sized and shaped to index the at least two fluid containers with a powered injector system such that the at least two fluid injectors are held in an orientation and distance relative to each other for insertion into at least two pressure jackets associated with the powered injector system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: David Berry, Joseph Ranalletta, Doreen Weightman, Christos Sarantos, Thomas R. Massey, II, Kevin Cowan, Patrick Campbell, Barry Tucker, Gerald Callan